{"id":27,"date":"2026-03-04T22:05:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T22:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evolvionleadership.com\/home-en\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T19:42:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T19:42:29","slug":"home-en","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/evolvionleadership.com\/en\/home-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Evolvion Leadership Advisory | Dr. Tilman Gerhardt"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"container hero-section\">\n    <div class=\"hero-text\">\n        <h3>Executive Development &amp; Succession<\/h3>\n        <h1>Leadership is developed &#8211; deliberately.<\/h1>\n        <p class=\"text-lead\">\u201cDrawing on more than 3,000 executive assessments and feedback sessions, I help leaders grow with clarity, focus, and impact.\u201d<\/p>\n        <span class=\"hero-signature\">Tilman Gerhardt<\/span>\n        <a href=\"#kontakt\" class=\"btn-primary\">Confidential Conversation<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hero-img-wrap\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/evolvionleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tilman-vorne-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"trust-bar-section\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"trust-grid\">\n                        <div class=\"trust-item\">\n                <strong>30+y<\/strong> Experience            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"trust-item\">\n                <strong>Ex-Partner<\/strong> Egon Zehnder            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"trust-item\">\n                <strong>3.000+<\/strong> Assessments            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"trust-item\">\n                <strong>Expertise<\/strong> Leadership Development            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"services\" class=\"container section-spacer\">\n    <h3>Services<\/h3>\n    <h2>For Organizations. For Leaders.<\/h2>\n    <p style=\"max-width: 700px;\">You face the challenge of filling key roles with confidence, developing leadership teams, or preparing your organization for the future? I support you with tailored situation-specific solutions.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"services-wrapper\">\n        <!-- Column 1 -->\n        <div class=\"service-col\">\n            <div class=\"service-header\">\n                <span class=\"service-number\">I.<\/span>\n                <h3>For Organizations<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"service-item\">\n                <h4>Succession Planning<\/h4>\n                <p>Validate internal and external potential to reduce risk and make succession decisions with confidence.<\/p>\n                <button class=\"service-toggle\" onclick=\"toggleDetail(this)\"><span class=\"arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Learn more<\/button>\n                <div class=\"service-item-detail\">\n                    <p>Succession is more than filling a position. I help you find sustainable solutions, identify potential and facilitate smooth transitions \u2014 with analytical precision and a deep understanding of your specific requirements.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"service-item\">\n                <h4>Leadership Assessment<\/h4>\n                <p>Independent assessments of leadership capability and cultural fit.<\/p>\n                <button class=\"service-toggle\" onclick=\"toggleDetail(this)\"><span class=\"arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Learn more<\/button>\n                <div class=\"service-item-detail\">\n                    <p>Gain a well-founded, independent assessment of the strengths, development areas and potential of your leaders. My goal: to identify development opportunities and inspire leaders to realize their full potential.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"service-item\">\n                <h4>\u201cFeedforward\u201d Dialogue<\/h4>\n                <p>Future-oriented development &#8211; feedback without judgement.<\/p>\n                <button class=\"service-toggle\" onclick=\"toggleDetail(this)\"><span class=\"arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Learn more<\/button>\n                <div class=\"service-item-detail\">\n                    <p>\u201cFeedforward\u201d explores future\u2011oriented behavioral options in a joint dialogue. Rather than evaluating the past, it provides orientation and shared understanding along a developmental journey. The emphasis is on what lies ahead.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <a href=\"#kontakt\" class=\"btn-text\" style=\"display: inline-block; margin-top: 1rem;\">Enquire for Organizations<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Column 2 -->\n        <div class=\"service-col\">\n            <div class=\"service-header\">\n                <span class=\"service-number\">II.<\/span>\n                <h3>For Leaders<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"service-item\">\n                <h4>Development Planning<\/h4>\n                <p>Individual development plans grounded in rigorous analyses and proven, modern tools.<\/p>\n                <button class=\"service-toggle\" onclick=\"toggleDetail(this)\"><span class=\"arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Learn more<\/button>\n                <div class=\"service-item-detail\">\n                    <p>Together we develop individual plans based on thorough analyses, personal feedback and a combination of proven methods and modern tools like Leadership SCRUM. Reaching the &#039;next level&#039; in leadership competencies is the goal.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"service-item\">\n                <h4>Coaching<\/h4>\n                <p>Trusted guidance in high-stakes and challenging situations, grounded in certified systemic coaching.<\/p>\n                <button class=\"service-toggle\" onclick=\"toggleDetail(this)\"><span class=\"arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Learn more<\/button>\n                <div class=\"service-item-detail\">\n                    <p>As a certified systemic coach, I accompany you in challenging situations, support reflection and further development, and help find individual solutions for complex issues.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"service-item\">\n                <h4>Career Consulting<\/h4>\n                <p>Clear perspective on opportunities and risks, infomed by deep insight into the executive job market.<\/p>\n                <button class=\"service-toggle\" onclick=\"toggleDetail(this)\"><span class=\"arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Learn more<\/button>\n                <div class=\"service-item-detail\">\n                    <p>I support you in identifying and achieving your goals \u2014 with a clear view of opportunities and risks, solid market knowledge and a strong network.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <a href=\"#kontakt\" class=\"btn-text\" style=\"display: inline-block; margin-top: 1rem;\">Enquire for Leaders<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"mood-separator\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/evolvionleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/berge2-scaled.jpeg');\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"profil\" class=\"container section-spacer\">\n    <div class=\"about-grid\">\n        <div style=\"padding-right: 2rem;\">\n            <h3>The Background<\/h3>\n            <h2>30 Year of Expertise.<\/h2>\n            <p style=\"margin-top: 2rem;\">\u201cI have led offices, managed practice groups and accompanied thousands of careers. I know the dynamics of the boardroom not from books, but from personal experience.\u201d<\/p>\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-top: 1rem;\">Certified systemic coach (ARTOP, Berlin) and trained in various psychometric methods (incl. 16PF, HDS, ITC).<\/p>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/evolvionleadership.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/tilman-gerhardt-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dr. Tilman Gerhardt\"\n                style=\"width: 100%; margin-top: 2rem; filter: grayscale(100%); object-fit: cover; object-position: center 20%;\">\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n                        <div class=\"timeline-row\">\n                <span class=\"year\">2025<\/span>\n                <div>\n                    <strong>Founder, Evolvion Leadership Advisory<\/strong><br>\n                    Consultancy for Executive Development &amp; Succession                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"timeline-row\">\n                <span class=\"year\">1995<\/span>\n                <div>\n                    <strong>Partner, Egon Zehnder<\/strong><br>\n                    Head of Technology Practice, Leadership Advisory, and Partner Evaluation. Approx. 400 project leads, &gt;3,000 assessments &amp; feedbacks                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"timeline-row\">\n                <span class=\"year\">1992<\/span>\n                <div>\n                    <strong>Manager, A.T. Kearney<\/strong><br>\n                    Strategy consulting &amp; doctorate (Dr. rer. oec.)                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div style=\"margin-top: 4rem;\">\n                <h3>Literature<\/h3>\n                <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 2rem;\">Selected publications that reflect my approach to leadership development.<\/p>\n                <div class=\"lit-two-col\">\n                    <div>\n                        <h4>Publications<\/h4>\n                                                <div class=\"lit-item\">\n                                                        <strong>\u201eKennen Sie Ihre Wirkung?\u201d<\/strong>, Gerhardt\/Pentz, Harvard Business Manager, April 2025, S. 56\u201365                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"lit-item\">\n                                                        <strong>\u201cInspiring Next Level Leadership\u201d<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.egonzehnder.com\/what-we-do\/breakthrough-leadership-programs\/insights\/leadership-scrum\" target=\"_blank\">Gerhardt, Egon Zehnder Publikation 2023<\/a>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"lit-item\">\n                                                        <strong>\u201eEntwickeln statt bewerten\u201d<\/strong>, Gerhardt\/Riedel, in: Executive Assessment, Weinert\/Stulle (Hrsg.), Springer-Verlag 2015, S. 201\u2013210                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"lit-item\">\n                                                        <strong>\u201ePotenzial als Rohstoff der Zukunft\u201d<\/strong>, Gerhardt\/Riedel\/Strella, zfo 2015, 84. Jg, S. 84\u201388                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"lit-item\">\n                                                        <strong>\u201eManagement Appraisal\u201d<\/strong>, Gerhardt\/Ritter, Campus Verlag 2004, 183 Seiten                                                    <\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"lit-item\">\n                                                        <strong>\u201eWie gut sind unsere Chefs?\u201d<\/strong>, Gerhardt\/Katzensteiner, Leitartikel WirtschaftsWoche Nr. 35, 21.8.2003                                                    <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                    <div>\n                        <h4>Recommended Reading<\/h4>\n                                                <div class=\"lit-item\"><strong>\u201cThe Energy Advantage\u201d<\/strong>, Ricardo Sunderland, Harper Collins Leadership, 2024<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"lit-item\"><strong>\u201cFrom Strength to Strength\u201d<\/strong>, Arthur Brooks, Bloomsbury, 2023<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"lit-item\"><strong>\u201cBreaking the Habit of Being Yourself\u201d<\/strong>, Joe Dispenza, Hay House, 2012<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"lit-item\"><strong>\u201cHelping\u201d<\/strong>, Edgar Schein, Berrett-Koehler Pub., 2009<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"lit-item\"><strong>\u201cWhat Got You Here Won&#039;t Get You There\u201d<\/strong>, Marshall Goldsmith, Hyperion, 2007<\/div>\n                                                <div class=\"lit-item\"><strong>\u201cThe Middle Passage\u201d<\/strong>, James Hollis, Inner City Books, 1993<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"mood-separator\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/evolvionleadership.com\/wp-content\/themes\/tilman-gerhardt\/assets\/images\/kirche3.jpeg');\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"method-section\" style=\"\">\n    <div class=\"method-overlay\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"container\" style=\"position: relative; z-index: 2;\">\n        <div class=\"data-viz\">\n            <span style=\"font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-size: 0.8rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff;\">Leadership SCRUM<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"method-content\">\n            <h2>The Algorithm of Change.<\/h2>\n            <div style=\"height: 1px; width: 100px; background: #fff; margin: 2rem 0;\"><\/div>\n            <p class=\"text-lead\" style=\"color: #ddd;\">Imagine being able to precisely determine which behavioral changes would generate the greatest growth in your leadership competencies.<\/p>\n            <p>The Leadership SCRUM algorithm analyses 360\u00b0 feedback data and translates it into precise, actionable behavioral priorities. The proposed behavioral changes are discussed in a &#039;feedforward&#039; session and evaluated for relevance. It is not about judgment, but about future-oriented development. <\/p>\n            <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 3rem; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.egonzehnder.com\/what-we-do\/breakthrough-leadership-programs\/insights\/leadership-scrum\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn-primary\" style=\"border-color: #fff; color: #fff; margin-top: 0;\">Read article<\/a>\n                <a href=\"#kontakt\" class=\"btn-primary\" style=\"border-color: #fff; color: #fff; margin-top: 0;\">Get in touch<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"trust-section-wrapper\" id=\"prinzipien\" style=\"scroll-margin-top: 80px;\">\n    <section class=\"container trust-section\">\n        <div>\n            <h3>How I Work<\/h3>\n            <h2 style=\"font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 2rem;\">Fit before judgment.<br>Development before verdict.<\/h2>\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">In three decades at Egon Zehnder, I have learned: it is not about categorizing leaders as &#039;good&#039; or &#039;bad&#039;, but about finding the right fit between person and role \u2014 and taking individual development potential into account.<\/p>\n            <p style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">As a development partner, I go beyond analysis and feedback. My aim is to create genuine motivation for sustainable change. My approach is based on partnership, respect and the conviction that leadership competence is an ongoing development process.<\/p>\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">Alongside Evolvion Leadership Advisory, I continue to work as Senior Advisor with Egon Zehnder \u2013 combining entrepreneurial independence with the depth of a long-standing partnership.<\/p>\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text-light); font-style: italic;\">Certified systemic coach (ARTOP, Berlin). I naturally subject myself to regular supervision.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n        <div>\n            <h3>Principles<\/h3>\n                        <p><strong>Discretion above all else.<\/strong><\/p>\n            <p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">No name-dropping. Independence from large agency networks. A protected space for candid conversation.<\/p>\n                        <p><strong>Methodological expertise paired with sound judgment.<\/strong><\/p>\n            <p style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\">Proven methods, individually applied. No template, but tailored support.<\/p>\n                        <p><strong>Consistent forward focus.<\/strong><\/p>\n            <p >Not looking back to judge, but shaping what lies ahead. Feedforward instead of feedback.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"ansatz\" class=\"container scenarios-section\">\n    <div style=\"margin-bottom: 3rem;\">\n        <h3>Leadership development is a journey<\/h3>\n        <h2 style=\"max-width: 800px;\">Analysis matters &#8211; momentum matters more.<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"scenarios-grid\">\n                <div class=\"scenario-card\">\n            <span class=\"scenario-icon\">I.<\/span>\n            <h4>The Succession<\/h4>\n            <p>A key position opens up. Is the internal solution ready? Can an outside perspective help identify development paths or alternatives? This decision shapes the next few years.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"scenario-card\">\n            <span class=\"scenario-icon\">II.<\/span>\n            <h4>The Mirror<\/h4>\n            <p>You are successful, but honest feedback is drying up. To reach the next level, you need an independent sparring partner you can trust.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"scenario-card\">\n            <span class=\"scenario-icon\">III.<\/span>\n            <h4>The Stagnation<\/h4>\n            <p>The leadership team functions, but no longer inspires. The impulse for real behavioral change and new dynamics is missing.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"blog\" class=\"container blog-section\">\n    <h3>Leadership Insights &#8211; Case by Case<\/h3>\n    <h2>From the practice of leadership development.<\/h2>\n    <p>What works in practice: situations, interventions, impulses \u2014 every month.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"blog-grid\">\n                                <div class=\"blog-card\">\n                <div class=\"blog-meta\">01. M\u00e4rz 2026<\/div>\n                <h4>When your boss isn&#8217;t your fan anymore.<\/h4>\n                <p>What happens when an executive&#039;s career suddenly stalls under a new leader? One of the most common \u2014 and most delicate \u2014 situation in leadership development.<\/p>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/evolvionleadership.com\/when-your-boss-isnt-your-fan-anymore\/\" class=\"btn-text\" style=\"margin-top: 1rem; display: inline-block;\">Read more -&gt;<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"divider-line\"><\/div>\n\n\n<section id=\"kontakt\" class=\"section-spacer\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"contact-minimal-wrapper\">\n            <h3>Contact<\/h3>\n            <h2 style=\"margin-bottom: 2rem;\">The First Step.<\/h2>\n            <p style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\">\n                Start the dialogue. 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